A Future without Seizures for Judith

Original Spanish, written by her parents, is found at the bottom.

• Diagnosis: Refractory epilepsy

• Procedure: “Epilepsy surgery”

• Location of Surgery: Quito Metropolitan Hospital

• Home: Guayaquil, Isla Trinitaria

Friends: We want to share with you the story of Judith Chancay, a 16-year-old girl who, since birth, has had to fight a disease called "refractory epilepsy," which causes seizures every day, despite trying all medications and reaching the maximum dose to date, with no results. Since she was one year old, she has been dependent on very expensive medications, and at age 6, she underwent surgery for a brain glioma.

Today, there is hope, and if God opens the way, the solution would be epilepsy surgery, which could give her a different life and the possibility of no longer depending on medications. This intervention would not only mean relief for her health and a better quality of life, but also the possibility of no longer depending on medication.

The problem is that this surgery costs $20,000, as confirmed by the hospital, and we cannot cover this amount. We serve as pastors in Guayaquil in a Reformed Church, and more than 40% of our income goes solely to medication and medical appointments.

For this reason, we appeal to people of good heart. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to giving Judith this unique opportunity. You can also support us by sharing this campaign so that more people know her story.

We trust in the Lord to move hearts so that Judith can receive this surgery and have a different life. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for reading, donating, and sharing.

~ Pastor Jorge and his wife Erika.

This is posted with help from an American friend. The original Spanish, introduction is at the bottom.

-From the American friend. Pastor Jorge and his wife Erika are the parents of Judith. Any money given is considered a gift from God, and we believe that the mercy of Christ is shown by such giving, and very evidently so when believers themselves give to such a cause. Thank you to all who support this fundraiser. We truly pray that God will show his grace and mercy towards you, in far greater measure than the mercy you are showing us by your giving or even by your prayers and words of encouragement. All glory be to God. And truly, the mercies of God are as an everlasting fountain!

-Another note from the American friend. I put the goal at $25,000 because the cost mentioned is just for the surgery. Medications, lodging for 1 month, and transport are not included in the cost. All funds received from this fundraiser will be transferred directly to the pastor after receipt, and may be subject to taxes on receipt in Ecuador. Initial donations in excess of the medical expenses will be saved for future medical expenses for Judith, especially post-operative drugs.

“Un futuro sin convulsiones para Judith”

• Diagnóstico: Epilepsia Refractaria

• Procedimiento: “cirugía de la epilepsia”

• Lugar: Hospital Metropolitano de Quito

• Domicilio: Guayaquil, Isla Trinitaria

Amigos: queremos compartirles la historia de Judith Chancay, una joven de 16 años que, desde su nacimiento ha tenido que luchar contra una enfermedad llamada: “Epilepsia Refractaria”, lo que provoca convulsiones cada, a pesar de probar todas las medicinas, y, a la fecha llegó a la dosis máxima, sin resultados. Desde que tenía un año de edad depende de medicamentos muy costosos, y a los 6 años fue operada por un glioma en el cerebro.

Hoy, existe una esperanza, y si Dios abre el camino, la solución sería la operación de epilepsia que puede darle una vida diferente y la posibilidad de no depender más de medicinas. Esta intervención no solo significaría un alivio en su salud, y una mejor calidad

El problema es que esta cirugía cuesta 20,000 dólares, confirmado por el hospital, esta cifra no la podemos cubrir. Servimos como pastor en Guayaquil en una Iglesia Reformada, y, más del 40% de nuestros ingresos se destinan únicamente a medicinas y citas médicas.

Por esta razón, apelamos a personas de buen corazón. Cada aporte, por pequeño que parezca, nos acerca a darle a Judith esta oportunidad única. También puedes apoyarnos compartiendo esta campaña para que más personas conozcan su historia.

Confiamos en el Señor que moverá corazones para que Judith pueda recibir esta cirugía y tener una vida diferente. Gracias de todo corazón por leer, donar y compartir.

Pastor Jorge y su esposa Erika.